License & Permit
Talent Agency Bond
A talent agency bond is a license bond some states require before a talent or modeling agency can book work for performers, models, and actors.
- Required by
- State licensing agencies (in Florida, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation)
- Bond amount
- Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.
What this bond guarantees
The bond promises that the agency will follow the state's talent agency law. In Florida any person harmed by the agency's misconduct, such as unpaid earnings or illegal fees, can sue on the bond in their own name. The surety pays valid claims up to the bond amount and the agency must repay it.
Who needs it
- Talent agencies
- Modeling agencies
- Booking agents for actors and performers
What the underwriter looks at
- Owner credit
- Industry experience
- Complaint history
Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.
Common questions
How much is the Florida talent agency bond?
Florida sets the penal sum at $5,000 under s. 468.408, Fla. Stat. A bond is required for each talent agency license.
Who can make a claim?
In Florida, any person aggrieved by the agency's misconduct can bring an action on the bond. The surety must notify the department of claims.